How far is Talty, TX from Kemp, TX?
The driving distance from Talty, TX to Kemp, TX is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Talty and Kemp.
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Start on FM 1641
23 m · 2 sec · FM 1641
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Continue on North FM 148
1.1 mi · 1 min · North FM 148
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Turn right
7.3 mi · 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Jefferson Street
1266 ft · 32 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto West Grove Street
49 m · 3 sec · West Grove Street
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Turn right onto North Jackson Street
80 m · 6 sec · North Jackson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Mulberry Street
86 m · 8 sec · West Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto East US Highway 175
592 ft · 18 sec · East US Highway 175
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 175 East
152 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto East 9th Street
35 m · 2 sec · East 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Talty and Kemp.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 175 East
Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Talty and Mostly Cloudy near Kemp.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Talty to Kemp?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kaufman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Talty and 12.6 miles from Kemp.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Talty and Mostly Cloudy near Kemp.
Stop Ideas Near Kaufman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kaufman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Talty and Kemp. Straight-line distance: 18.93 mi (30.46 km).
#1 Talty
City in Kaufman County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,883 |
| Coordinates | 32.6831900, -96.3855400 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kemp
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,251 |
| Coordinates | 32.4426400, -96.2299800 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 9th Street (-96.230107, 32.442881)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.67 | $7.35 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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